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ultraist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-22-05 02:14 PM
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32. What is the process to test theories?
Read up on the Scientific method and basic research methodology. It depends somewhat on what is being tested and measured. There are varying measures and validity and reliability rates.

For instance, Social Science research often uses qualitative research methods. Hard Sciences generally use quantative methods.

There are standards/checks to ensure validity and reliabilty.
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